Canadian Arab Women's Association

Canadian Arab Women's Association CAWA is a non-profit organization that works to connect, support, & empower Arab women in Waterloo Region

Join CAWA at the 40th Annual Guelph & District Multicultural Festival!We are excited to be part of this wonderful celebr...
06/11/2026

Join CAWA at the 40th Annual Guelph & District Multicultural Festival!

We are excited to be part of this wonderful celebration of culture, diversity, and community from June 12 and June 13, 2026 at Riverside Park in Guelph! Visit the CAWA booth on Friday and Saturday to learn more about our programs and services, meet our volunteers, and connect with our team.

We will also be sharing information about our new program in partnership with Family & Children's Services. Stop by and speak with Thaer to learn more and ask any questions you may have.

Don't forget to take part in our fun Arabic culture-inspired game and enjoy all the incredible food, performances, family activities, and cultural experiences the festival has to offer.

🎟️ Free Admission & Parking
📍 Riverside Park, Guelph

We look forward to seeing you there!

انضموا إلى كاوا في مهرجان غويلف والمنطقة متعدد الثقافات السنوي الأربعين!

يسرّنا أن نكون جزءًا من هذا الاحتفال الرائع بالثقافات والتنوّع والمجتمع من 12 و 13 يونيو 2026 في حديقة ريفرسايد بمدينة غويلف! زورونا يومي الجمعة والسبت للتعرّف على خدماتنا وبرامجنا، والتواصل مع فريقنا ومتطوعينا.

سنقدّم أيضًا معلومات حول برنامجنا الجديد بالشراكة مع Family & Children's Services. لا تفوّتوا فرصة لقاء ثائر والتعرّف على تفاصيل البرنامج والإجابة على استفساراتكم.

ولا تنسوا المشاركة في لعبتنا المستوحاة من الثقافة العربية والاستمتاع بالأطعمة الشهية والعروض الثقافية والأنشطة العائلية التي يقدمها المهرجان.

🎟️ الدخول ومواقف السيارات مجانًا
📍 حديقة ريفرسايد، غويلف

بانتظاركم لنحتفل معًا بالتنوع والثقافة والمجتمع!

What a wonderful evening of community, connection, and celebration! CAWA was delighted to welcome families, friends, and...
06/09/2026

What a wonderful evening of community, connection, and celebration!

CAWA was delighted to welcome families, friends, and community partners to our Guelph Family BBQ as we celebrated the launch of the Strong Families Together program.

The evening brought people together to enjoy delicious food, family-friendly activities, and meaningful conversations while strengthening the bonds that make our community thrive. Seeing families connect, children play, and community members build new relationships was a beautiful reminder of the importance of belonging and support.

We are grateful to everyone who joined us and helped make this event such a success. Together, we are building stronger families, stronger communities, and a brighter future for all.

A special thank you to our partners at Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington and to United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin for supporting this important initiative!

أمسية رائعة جمعت العائلات والأصدقاء وأفراد المجتمع في أجواء مليئة بالمحبة والتواصل والفرح! سعدنا باستقبال العائلات والشركاء وأفراد المجتمع في حفل الشواء العائلي بمدينة جويلف احتفالًا بإطلاق برنامج "معًا نحو أسر قوية".

نشكر كل من شاركنا هذه المناسبة وساهم في نجاحها، ونتطلع إلى مواصلة العمل معًا لبناء أسر قوية ومجتمعات أكثر ازدهارًا.

شكرًا خاصًا لشركائنا في Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington، ولـ United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin على دعمهم لهذا البرنامج المهم.

CAWA was honoured to attend the launch of the Canadian Arab Pulse Report at the Ontario Legislature, hosted by the Canad...
06/07/2026

CAWA was honoured to attend the launch of the Canadian Arab Pulse Report at the Ontario Legislature, hosted by the Canadian Arab Institute.

The report offers a first-of-its-kind portrait of Canadian Arabs, highlighting our community’s contributions, experiences, priorities, and aspirations. It was inspiring to see community leaders, partners, and Members of Provincial Parliament come together for meaningful conversations about representation, engagement, and the future of our communities.

We extend our sincere thanks to the Canadian Arab Institute for the invitation and leadership in bringing this important initiative forward. We also thank MPP Adil Shamji for sponsoring the event, and MPPs Sheref Sabawy, Aislinn Clancy, and Alexa Gilmour for their support and remarks recognizing the contributions of Canadian Arabs across Ontario.

Together, we continue to build stronger, more connected, and more engaged communities.

تشرفنا بالمشاركة في حفل إطلاق تقرير نبض العرب الكنديين في برلمان أونتاريو، والذي نظمه المعهد العربي الكندي.

يُعد هذا التقرير الأول من نوعه في رسم صورة شاملة للعرب الكنديين، مسلطاً الضوء على مساهماتهم وتجاربهم وأولوياتهم وتطلعاتهم. وكان من الملهم رؤية قادة المجتمع والشركاء وأعضاء البرلمان الإقليمي يجتمعون معاً لإجراء حوارات بنّاءة حول التمثيل والمشاركة ومستقبل مجتمعاتنا.

معاً نواصل العمل لبناء مجتمعات أقوى وأكثر ترابطاً ومشاركة.

CALL FOR VENDORS!Are you a local business, artisan, or food vendor? Showcase your business at the 5th Canadian Arab Fest...
06/04/2026

CALL FOR VENDORS!
Are you a local business, artisan, or food vendor? Showcase your business at the 5th Canadian Arab Festival! Hosted by the Canadian Arab Women's Association, this festival celebrates Arabic culture, vibrant traditions, and delicious cuisine, fostering unity within our amazing community.

We look forward to welcoming a diverse range of vendors and businesses to this exciting event! 🎪✨

📅 Event Date: August 14th, 2026
📍 Location: Carl Zehr Square, Kitchener City Hall

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/Qs9M7NnQqXQ3ziy18
📧 For any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at: [email protected]

انضموا إلينا في المهرجان العربي الكندي الخامس! نتطلع للترحيب بمختلف الشركات والمشاريع في هذا الحدث المميز!🎪✨

📅 التاريخ: 14 أغسطس 2026
📍 الموقع: ساحة كارل زهر (Carl Zehr Square)، مبنى بلدية كيتشنر
🕒 وقت تجهيز البائعين: الساعة 3:00 ظهراً

👉 رابط التسجيل: https://forms.gle/Qs9M7NnQqXQ3ziy18

📧 لأي استفسار أو أسئلة، يرجى التواصل معنا عبر البريد الإلكتروني: [email protected]

06/04/2026

Job Opportunity: Summer Settlement Worker (Student Position)
Start Date: ASAP
End Date: August 15th, 2026
Hours: 30 hours per week

We are looking for an empathetic, organized, and community-minded summer student to join our team as a Settlement Worker. In this role, you will provide crucial, front-line support, offering individualized guidance, practical assistance, and warm community connections to help newcomers thrive.

Requirement: Candidates must be between 15 and 30 years old at the start of employment (in line with summer student program guidelines).

Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will act as a vital bridge between newcomers and their new community. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Assessment & Planning: Conduct confidential intake and needs assessments to identify priorities like housing, education, healthcare, and employment. Develop customized settlement plans and provide supportive case management.
- Navigation & Form Support: Guide clients through Canadian systems, helping them fill out forms and access crucial resources (e.g., childcare, language classes, school registration, income assistance, and healthcare).
- Orientation & Workshops: Deliver one-on-one info sessions and facilitate group workshops on essential topics like employment readiness, financial literacy, and daily living in Canada.
- Advocacy & Crisis Referrals: Advocate for clients to remove systemic barriers to services. Identify urgent safety or mental health needs and coordinate swift referrals to specialized crisis centers, shelters, or health agencies.
- Community & Outreach: Build strong partnerships with local agencies, participate in community events, and assist with outreach to connect with hard-to-reach newcomer groups.
- Reporting: Maintain accurate, highly confidential case notes and records in compliance with organizational and funder standards.

Qualifications & Core Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and a deep commitment to culturally responsive, barrier-free service.
- Excellent communication skills (multilingual assets are highly valued when working with diverse newcomer populations).
- Strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and a firm understanding of professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Ability to work collaboratively with community partners and local agencies.

How to Apply
If you are ready to gain invaluable experience in the non-profit and social services sector, we would love to hear from you!

Please email your résumé directly to [email protected].

Apply today to help build a more inclusive and welcoming community!

At CAWA, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates at every stage of the selection process. If you require accommodation due to a disability throughout the hiring process, please email [Email hidden] with “Accommodation” as the subject line or speak to the representative who has reached out to you on CAWA’s behalf to schedule an interview.

This year, we proudly celebrated both Arab Heritage Month and CAWA’s 10 Year Anniversary at our Fundraising Dinner, brin...
05/31/2026

This year, we proudly celebrated both Arab Heritage Month and CAWA’s 10 Year Anniversary at our Fundraising Dinner, bringing together community members, elected officials, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters for a night filled with culture, connection, and purpose.

Also a big thank you to Ghadeer Photography for all these amazing photos!

From the beautiful stories shared in our Tell Me About Your Country documentary, to the inspiring remarks from Dr. Lamese Al Ethari, the powerful community stories shared by Mirella Khalill and Sherene Salah, the traditional Dabke performance by the Levant Group, authentic Arabic cuisine, henna, and meaningful conversations, the evening was a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and rich heritage of Arab communities.

Most importantly, we celebrated a decade of empowering Arab women and families through advocacy, education, community-building, and support services. Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, sponsored, volunteered, and helped make this special evening possible.

Here's to the next 10 years of impact, empowerment, and community. ❤️

يا لها من أمسية لا تُنسى ✨ من القصص المؤثرة التي شاهدناها في فيلم "حدثني عن بلدك"، إلى الكلمات الملهمة، وعروض الدبكة التراثية، والحناء، والأطباق العربية الأصيلة، واللقاءات الهادفة، كانت هذه الأمسية تجسيدًا حقيقيًا لقوة وصمود وغنى التراث العربي.

كما احتفلنا بعشر سنوات من العمل المتواصل في دعم وتمكين النساء العربيات والأسر من خلال البرامج التعليمية والمجتمعية والخدمات الداعمة وبناء جسور التواصل والانتماء.

نشكر كل من حضر وساهم وتبرع ورعى وتطوع وساعد في إنجاح هذه المناسبة المميزة.

معًا احتفلنا بماضينا، وفخرنا بحاضرنا، واستثمرنا في مستقبل أكثر قوة للنساء والشباب والأسر في مجتمعنا. ❤️ إلى سنواتٍ قادمة من العطاء والتأثير والتمكين.

This year, we proudly celebrated both Arab Heritage Month and CAWA’s 10 Year Anniversary at our Fundraising Dinner, brin...
05/30/2026

This year, we proudly celebrated both Arab Heritage Month and CAWA’s 10 Year Anniversary at our Fundraising Dinner, bringing together community members, elected officials, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters for a night filled with culture, connection, and purpose.

We were honoured to welcome and recognize MP Dr. Matt Strauss, MP Bardish Chagger, MPP Aislinn Clancy, Waterloo Regional Chair Karen Redman, Acting Mayor of Kitchener Ayo Owodunni, City of Kitchener Ward 6 councillor Paul Singh, Regional Councillor Chantal Huinink, Regional Councillor Matt Rodrigues, Acting Mayor of Cambridge Nicolas Ermeta, and Regional Councillor Colleen James for joining us and supporting our community.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors and partners whose support helped make this evening possible: Shawky Fahel, founder of CIDO, Rishard Rameez, CEO of Zown, Madji Alali, CEO of The Tax Mates, and our hosts at Shishalicious.

Last but not least, a big thank you to Ghadeer Photography for all these amazing photos!

From the beautiful stories shared in our Tell Me About Your Country documentary, to the inspiring remarks from Dr. Lamese Al Ethari, the powerful community stories shared by Mirella Khalill and Sherene Salah, the traditional Dabke performance by the Levant Group, authentic Arabic cuisine, henna, and meaningful conversations, the evening was a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and rich heritage of Arab communities.

Most importantly, we celebrated a decade of empowering Arab women and families through advocacy, education, community-building, and support services. Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, sponsored, volunteered, and helped make this special evening possible.

Here's to the next 10 years of impact, empowerment, and community. ❤️

Eid Al-Adha Mubarak from CAWA!May this blessed Eid bring peace, joy, and endless blessings to you and your loved ones. E...
05/27/2026

Eid Al-Adha Mubarak from CAWA!
May this blessed Eid bring peace, joy, and endless blessings to you and your loved ones. Eid Mubarak to our beautiful community near and far! 🌙✨

اللهم اجعل هذا العيد عيد خير وبركة وسلام، واملأ قلوبنا بالمحبة والطمأنينة، وتقبل منا ومنكم صالح الأعمال.

To every mother, grandmother, and mother figure in our community, thank you for the love, strength, sacrifice, and kindn...
05/10/2026

To every mother, grandmother, and mother figure in our community, thank you for the love, strength, sacrifice, and kindness you share every single day. Your care builds families, strengthens communities, and inspires generations. 💐

Today, we celebrate you and all the beautiful ways you nurture, support, and lead with love. From all of us at CAWA, Happy Mother’s Day! ❤️

إلى كل أم وجدة وكل امرأة كانت مصدر حب وحنان ودعم في مجتمعنا، شكرًا لكنّ على عطائكنّ وقوتكنّ وصبركنّ الذي يصنع فرقًا في حياة من حولكنّ كل يوم. 💐

في هذا اليوم، نحتفل بكنّ وبكل ما تقدمنه من حب ورعاية وإلهام للأجيال. من أسرة جمعية المرأة العربية الكندية، كل عام وأنتنّ بألف خير ❤️

Looking back at some of our favorite moments 🤍From joyful gatherings and meaningful conversations to beautiful cultural ...
05/06/2026

Looking back at some of our favorite moments 🤍
From joyful gatherings and meaningful conversations to beautiful cultural celebrations and unforgettable meals, these are the moments that bring our community together.
At the Canadian Arab Women’s Association, every event is more than just a gathering, it’s a space for connection, belonging, and shared experiences.
We can’t wait to create even more memories with you at our Arab Heritage & 10th Anniversary Fundraising Dinner ✨

Join us on May 14 for an evening full of culture, community, and delicious food.

🎟 Ticket Price: $95
📩 Please e-transfer to [email protected]
Tickets are limited, don’t miss out

لقطات من أجمل اللحظات 🤍
من لقاءات مليئة بالفرح، وأحاديث دافئة، واحتفالات تعكس جمال ثقافتنا، إلى أطباق لا تُنسى تجمعنا حول نفس الطاولة.
في كاوا، كل فعالية هي مساحة للتواصل، والانتماء، وصناعة ذكريات مشتركة. متحمسين نخلق لحظات أجمل معكم في حفل عشاء شهر التراث العربي والذكرى العاشرة ✨

انضموا إلينا في 14 مايو لأمسية مليئة بالثقافة والمجتمع والطعام الشهي.
🎟 سعر التذكرة: 95 دولار
📩 الدفع عبر e-transfer إلى [email protected]
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